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A Perth-based gas explorer has succeeded in challenging a decision by former prime minister Scott Morrison concerning the company's petroleum exploration permit.

Perth travel and leisure tech startup Quipmo has closed its doors after six years in operation.

‘IN Cognito' delivers four heartfelt works to the Quarry stage, from a company at the top of its game, says Kim Balfour.

Mining royalties paid to all Aboriginal groups in WA are less than half the amount paid to four wealthy families, new research has found.

Whoever replaces Alannah MacTiernan in parliament may not be seated for another fortnight with a suspended party member facing criminal charges firming as a likely candidate.

With the coalition set to oppose a major Labor election promise on housing, the Greens want a number of improvements to the proposed $10 billion fund.

The latest cash rate hike has mortgage holders worried as consumer confidence sinks to the lows of the pandemic.

China moves to wind back beef, timber bans

Fortescue Metals Group has agreed to hand over documents relating to alleged sexual harassment to WorkSafe but will keep employee names redacted to protect their identity.

Another Perth builder has gone under, with administrators appointed to Metro Homes WA Pty Ltd, which also trades as Hamlen Homes.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell provides an update on the industrial property market.

Pantoro and Tulla Resources have announced plans for an all-scrip merger of the companies to consolidate ownership of the Norseman gold project in the state's Eastern Goldfields.

The automotive sector said it was very disappointed to discover the state government was considering a plan to shift motor vehicle imports from Fremantle to Bunbury.

The state government is working with local councils to plan for a mid-tier transport network, but its focus lies in upgrading the bus network.

A well-known Perth publican group is behind the acquisition of more than a hectare of beachfront land and its commercial buildings.

A former managing director of Legacy Iron Ore has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment over allegations of stealing more than $725,000 from the exploration company.

Liquidators assigned to property held by Chris Marco are able to distribute millions of dollars from the alleged Ponzi scheme to affected investors.

The local bourse closed down 0.2 per cent, its fifth day of losses in the past six sessions, as one of the busiest weeks of Australian earnings season began.

Drilling and equipment supplier Schramm Australia has confirmed an employee was killed at its workshop in Welshpool on Monday morning.

ASX company M8 Sustainable has been placed into voluntary administration after being overwhelmed by growing debts and lack of cash flow into the business.

An ongoing tight labour market is unlikely to provide any cost relief to farmers into 2023.

Emergency services have contained a blaze in Northbridge that engulfed Kakulas Brothers' wholesale warehouse earlier this afternoon.

Engineering firm Monadelphous Group has booked a suite of new work in the order of $200 million, including a sizeable contract at BHP's Nelson Point operations.

Recent moves in the industrial property sector show the market should continue to outperform this year.

Cabinet minister Bill Shorten has defended Philip Lowe's decision to give a private briefing to bankers about interest rate rises.

Rio Tinto's jarrah forest foray stirs up turf war

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the opposition's new campaign strategy and Alcoa's water troubles. Plus: Mortgage arrears and the Burrup heritage bid.

Australian shares have finished down 0.8 per cent for the day and 1.7 per cent for the week as optimism fades for a central bank pivot away from rate hikes.

Meal kit business My Foodie Box has had a win in the State Administrative Tribunal to strike down the City of Bayswater's order to stop operating from its Maylands headquarters.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, building activity, Fortescue Metals Group, development approvals, and preview next fortnight's edition of Business News.

Infrastructure is a key area of investment needed to encourage urban infill and meet the needs of WA's growing population, guests at a Business News event heard today.

Western Australia's Burrup Peninsula has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status, but it is unclear whether the recognition would hinder progress on two contested developments in the area.